A. There was a gentleman from the Perry; I do not know that I ever saw him before; an officer and boat's crew,—I suppose 15 or 20 men.
Q. One of the United States officers?
A. Yes, sir; some officer from the brig Perry boarded us, and demanded us to go on board the Perry.
Q. Where were the crew of the Savannah at the time the boat came from the Perry?
A. All on deck, sir.
Q. At the time the Savannah was running down the Joseph, what time was it?
A. We got up to the Joseph somewhere late in the forenoon, as near as my memory serves me.
Q. I want to know whether all the officers and crew of the Savannah were on duty, or not, at the time you were running down?
A. Yes, sir; there were some walking the deck, and some lying down, right out of port; the men, after taking a drink, did not feel much like moving about; they were all on deck.
Q. Was there any refusal to perform duty on the part of any one?